Get ready for some rambling! Buying used equipment is a surprisingly fertile topic, and the guys go in-depth on the benefits of buying used photography gear, plus where and how to make your purchases.   Thanks for listening! Subscribe on iTunes Cameta.com https://www.facebook.com/cametacamera/ https://twitter.com/Cameta https://www.youtube.com/CametaCamera   music by Kevin MacLeod / incompetech.com

Third-party lenses can be a great way to save money on your photography equipment, but what are you giving up when you go with a lesser-known brand?  We discuss the benefits and disadvantages of using third-party lenses, including top brands like Sigma and Tamron. Thanks for listening! Subscribe on iTunes Cameta.com https://www.facebook.com/cametacamera/ https://twitter.com/Cameta https://www.youtube.com/CametaCamera   music by Kevin MacLeod / incompetech.com

The guys from Cameta Camera discuss photography composition techniques and concepts including the Rule of Thirds, Symmetry, Leading Lines and more. Thanks for listening! Subscribe on iTunes Cameta.com https://www.facebook.com/cametacamera/ https://twitter.com/Cameta https://www.youtube.com/CametaCamera   music by Kevin MacLeod / incompetech.com

In this episode, the guys discuss simple lighting techniques using a variety of light sources. Learn how to use natural light, continuous lighting and flash to improve your pictures. Thanks for listening! Subscribe on iTunes Cameta.com https://www.facebook.com/cametacamera/ https://twitter.com/Cameta https://www.youtube.com/CametaCamera   music by Kevin MacLeod / incompetech.com

In this episode of Camera Academy, the boys get into the basics of lighting. In Part 1, we discuss the different types of light sources you can utilize as a photographer, specifically, natural light, continuous artificial lighting and flashes (strobes). Thanks for listening! Subscribe on iTunes Cameta.com https://www.facebook.com/cametacamera/ https://twitter.com/Cameta https://www.youtube.com/CametaCamera   music by Kevin MacLeod / incompetech.com

This time on Camera Academy, we go over the various types of lens accessories that every photographer should have in their bag, including filters, hoods and teleconverters. Thanks for listening! Subscribe on iTunes Cameta.com https://www.facebook.com/cametacamera/ https://twitter.com/Cameta https://www.youtube.com/CametaCamera   music by Kevin MacLeod / incompetech.com

If the color in your photos seems a bit amiss -- a little too red, a little too blue or anywhere in between -- then you might want to learn a bit more about white balance. In this episode, we review the topic of color temperature, how it relates to photography, and the drastic impact it can have on your pictures. As if you didn't have enough to worry about! Thanks for listening! Subscribe on iTunes Cameta.com https://www.facebook.com/cametacamera/ https://twitter.com/Cameta https://www.youtube.com/CametaCamera   music by Kevin MacLeod / incompetech.com

In this episode, we talk about RAW and JPEG files... what they are, what benefits each file type provides, when to shoot with each type, and more! If you haven't taken the plunge into RAW yet, this is a great primer on what to expect. Thanks for listening! Subscribe on iTunes Cameta.com https://www.facebook.com/cametacamera/ https://twitter.com/Cameta https://www.youtube.com/CametaCamera   music by Kevin MacLeod / incompetech.com

In this episode, we take a closer look at the mysterious technology of image stabilization, from lens-based to in-body, and all the pros and cons (well, mostly pros) that it brings to the party. P.S. Nick's microphone was having... issues... Sorry. :-/ Thanks for listening! Subscribe on iTunes Cameta.com https://www.facebook.com/cametacamera/ https://twitter.com/Cameta https://www.youtube.com/CametaCamera   music by Kevin MacLeod / incompetech.com

In this episode (our longest yet), we discuss the wide-ranging subject of focusing, from manual to auto, single-shot to continuous, and the various area modes and extra features that make focusing such a complex topic. Plus, Nick complains about paddle shifters on CVT transmissions for some reason. We don't even remember why. Thanks for listening! Subscribe on iTunes Cameta.com https://www.facebook.com/cametacamera/ https://twitter.com/Cameta https://www.youtube.com/CametaCamera   music by Kevin MacLeod / incompetech.com